Podcast Episode 2
Protected areas with Jeremy Guth: In this episode of What the f*** is biodiversity, Ann and Jeremy talk about protected areas, which are a major solution for biodiversity loss....
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Why did passenger pigeons go extinct?
Passenger pigeons used to be incredibly abundant in North America but they went extinct so fast, that people barely noticed until it was too late. So what happened?...
Changing the dominant narratives about the protection of nature
The Indigenous Circle of experts report shares important lessons for changing the dominant narratives about the conservation and protection of nature....
10 awesome artists, artworks, and projects inspired by nature
To celebrate the many benefits that the arts have gifted us, we’ve compiled some of our favourite artists, artworks, and projects inspired by nature....
Canada is increasing protected areas but how do we pay for them?
Protected areas need to be planned for and financed in a way that recognizes them for what they are: vital yet unprecedented systems of nature-based green infrastructure aimed at supporting our country, our biodiversity, and climate action....
Establishing protected areas is key to safeguarding biodiversity
As Canadians, we could become stewards of some of the planet’s greatest reservoirs of life and its natural systems upon which we all depend....
Local biodiversity action is just the start
Biodiversity loss is felt most at the local level which is why conservation communication and action within communities have the most impact....
Getting wetland conservation right will help solve many issues
Wetlands protect biodiversity, help communities adapt to a changing climate and are an essential part of our Canadian landscape. ...
Why Canadians should act globally to save biodiversity
Most species at risk of extinction are in the tropics. That's why we should act globally as well as locally when it comes to tackling biodiversity loss....
Meeting Canada’s 2020 Biodiversity Goals and Targets
Canada is close to meeting our 2020 biodiversity goals and targets in which 17% of land and 10% of marine areas are protected, but we can do even better....
A major win for conservation in Canada
A new Indigenous Protected and Conserved area in British Columbia, known as Qat-Muk, was just announced. This a major win for conservation in Canada....
Making Biodiversity Count: A call to action for all Canadians
The biodiversity agenda is a call to action that encourages all Canadians to tackle biodiversity loss as there is no recovery from extinction....